Ham Pickle Roll Ups + VIDEO
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These Ham and Pickle Roll Ups are the best appetizer ever. They only take three ingredients and a few minutes of your time. They are always a hit at every party and the perfect small bite appetizer. Grab your cream cheese, ham and pickles and whip these up today!
Pickle Roll Ups
These ham, cream cheese, and pickle roll ups are a staple at all our parties! They sound a bit odd don’t they? Well, it goes like this, “Don’t knock it until you try it!” They are delicious and so very easy. I’m pretty sure my husband and kids could whip them up. They only have three ingredients, as you can guess by the name, and take about 15 minutes to make. They can be made ahead of time so you can be ready for your parties!
Are you a fan of sweet and salty? I know I am and I’m pretty sure that’s exactly why these are my favorite appetizer ever. Apparently you can make these into a dip too if you are really not feeling the whole wrap and cut process. But you still have to chop things so I’m not sure it will be much faster!
A few of my other favorite bite size appetizers that are super simple are Kicking Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites, Pressure cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs, BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites and Cheesy Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels.
Ham Pickle Roll Ups
I’m guessing this combo is Midwestern by I’m not positive about that. If you are not from the midwest my question is, have you heard of the delectable combo that makes up these Pickle Roll Ups before?
As I’ve said they are a staple around here and one of my favorite combos, but I’ve learned that it’s not always normal to have combos like this.
For instance about a month ago I took a trip to Austin, Texas for a blog conference. It was marvelous there because first of all it was WARM. It’s the middle of April here in Minnesota and we just had a snow storm yesterday. As you can imagine, I’m all about warmth right now!
Anyways back to my trip to Austin. After arrival I headed out to get some cocktails with my friends. I’m kind of a beer girl, sounds redneck but whatevs.
I ordered myself a beer on tap, something super original like a Bud Light I’m sure and asked for green olives in it. The waiter promptly looked at me like I had horns coming out of my head and then raised and eyebrow and repeated, “Olives?”
Yes, my friend olives. There’s something about that salty flavor with the beer. It’s awesome. I kept ordering this over the weekend and the looks from the bartenders were the same each time.
If you are looking at this recipe for Pickle Roll Ups like that, don’t, not until you try it!
You know what else is super awesome? Dill Pickle Dip and Fried Pickles! Mmmmmm, those are a must have in my book too!
How to Make Ham, Cream Cheese and Pickle Roll Ups!
First of all it’s so EASY!
Grab a slice of ham, slather some cream cheese on there and then lay your pickle in the middle of the ham slice.
Roll it up and then slice it up evenly.
Store them in a airtight container in the refrigerator.
My favorite part is eating the ends that aren’t pretty enough to put on your serving platter!
A few twists on pickle roll ups is using corned beef instead of ham slices or you can use whipped cream cheese instead of cream cheese blocks. It just spreads a little bit easier!
If you are looking for an easy appetizer for a party these are just what you are looking for. Not only are they delicious in the summer during the hot months but they are just as good at all your holiday parties during the winter too.
Plus, they travel great and you can make them the day before hand. I’m always looking for more recipes like that!
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Ham and Pickle Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
- 16 whole pickles
- 16 slices of ham
Instructions
- Lay slice of ham on hard surface. Spread about 1 Tbsp of cream cheese over the slice of ham. Lay pickle directly in the center of ham slice and roll up. Slice into equal parts
- Store in refrigerator.
Val Coppage says
I’m in northern Florida and a friend of mine has been bringing these to church functions for years. I’ve started making them and they are always a hit at gatherings. I also find it easier to spread the cream cheese if you dry the ham slice first. And I also enjoy eating the end slices that aren’t pretty enough to put on the platter!
Julie Evink says
Great tip!
Amy Jo says
Also, drain the pickles when you dry the ham, wont be so mushy
Julie Evink says
Great tip!
Sam says
These look great! What about switching up the meat? Do you think smoked turkey slices would work well? Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try this at home!
Julie Evink says
Yes I think that would work great!
Peggy Yaritz says
Made these for years! It’s a good and healthy treat, I love them!
Julie Evink says
Such a great staple!
Sylvia says
We make them all the time for family gatherings, I’m from Michigan we also do them with green onion instead of pickles.
Julie Evink says
Oooo I haven’t heard of that twist. Sounds great!
Co says
What kind of pickles do you use? It says spears but it doesn’t look like spears in the pic.
Julie Evink says
I used dill pickles!
Melissa Howell says
I would totally eat these! They sound delish!
Julie Evink says
And so easy!!
Malinda says
These are always at parties and I have lived in Nebraska, Kansas and now Colorado and they are ALWAYS a hit!! There is just something magical about these three ingredients!!
Julie Evink says
Totally right!
Grace says
How many roll up are per serving size?
Karyn says
I was wonderingthe same thing!
Julie Evink says
It depends how big you slice them, it’d be a half of slice of ham if that makes sense!
Julie Evink says
It’s a half a slice of ham if that makes sense, it’s all how big you slice the pieces!
Jean M Merriman says
I also add a little dry ranch dressing to the cream cheese.
Julie Evink says
Oooo great addition!
Amber Tuten says
We have been making them in Georgia since the 80s that I am sure of for baby and wedding showers etc.
Julie Evink says
Seems like they aren’t regional! Always a hit!
Danielle Green says
Definitely a party favorite and always the first appetizer gone!
Julie Evink says
Yes it sure is!
Vicki S says
Dill pickles or sweet???
Julie Evink says
I used dill but others have said they use sweet!
Nancy G. says
You wrote I used sweet but others have said they use sweet????
Julie Evink says
Sorry dill!
Ruby says
Dills are the best
Julie Evink says
I agree!
Jackie says
The cream cheese spreads easier if you dry the slice of ham first. Also adding garlic powder to the cream cheese is a nice touch.
Julie Evink says
Great tips!
Debby says
Use Black Forest ham & swap out the pickles for pickled asparagus. Delish!!
Julie Evink says
Ooooo that sounds awesome!
Sheila says
My sister in law did the pickled okra.
Julie Evink says
Such a great twist on this recipe!
Ann from St. Peter MN says
Love these things! It must be a Minnesota thing! I usually add a little garlic powder to the cream cheese just to give it a kick.
Julie Evink says
I think they are! That’s a great tip! Totally trying that next time 🙂
Connie says
I love them with the onion & chive cream cheese!
Julie Evink says
Oh that sounds like a fabulous twist!